Good morning,
I am 13 days post op, and am doing fairly well. I'm a 40 year old mother of 3. I had TKR on my left knee, and I think my right leg is not too far behind! I'm at 112 degrees, and can make it around on the recumbent bike, but not for too many cycles!!
I'm concerned about pain meds. I can do well if I am taking my meds religiously. I take them about 45 mins before PT, and then I do much better. If I don't take the meds, I don't want to do much because I am already sore.
I get very stiff and sore, but if I take meds, I am much more likely to do the things necessary to stretch, and feel better.
I'm afraid about what will happen when the pain meds run out. Right now, it is simple to get the meds, but I know it will not always be that way, so I try to wean myself now. That does not seem to be the answer for me.
I am looking for some words of wisdom from all of you, and maybe some advice as to where I should be going from here.
Thanks,
Hess
I am 13 days post op, and am doing fairly well. I'm a 40 year old mother of 3. I had TKR on my left knee, and I think my right leg is not too far behind! I'm at 112 degrees, and can make it around on the recumbent bike, but not for too many cycles!!
I'm concerned about pain meds. I can do well if I am taking my meds religiously. I take them about 45 mins before PT, and then I do much better. If I don't take the meds, I don't want to do much because I am already sore.
I get very stiff and sore, but if I take meds, I am much more likely to do the things necessary to stretch, and feel better.
I'm afraid about what will happen when the pain meds run out. Right now, it is simple to get the meds, but I know it will not always be that way, so I try to wean myself now. That does not seem to be the answer for me.
I am looking for some words of wisdom from all of you, and maybe some advice as to where I should be going from here.
Thanks,
Hess